Some relatives of the 96 victims of the disaster, who took place on April 15, 1989, were also in Preston for the trial, while others will watch the video link in the Cunard building in Liverpool.

The procedure starts on Monday morning, but it is not expected that the case will be opened until later in the week.

Duckenfield appeared earlier via video link to submit a non-guilty plea in the accusation of gross negligence and manslaughter.

Under the law at that time, there can be no prosecution for the death of the 96th victim, Tony Bland, when he died more than a year and a day after his injuries were caused.

Mackrell, 69, is charged with violating a condition or condition of the safety certificate of the stadium, by not agreeing on the admission methods for the race and non-compliance with an obligation under the Working Conditions Act by not exercising reasonable care. regarding regulations for admission and the preparation of contingency plans.

Ninety-six men, women and children died in the crush in lofts at the end of the Leppings Lane on the Sheffield Wednesday grounds at the Liverpool-Nottingham Forest competition.